Review of Sleeper (2012) by John P — 15 Oct 2007

Early Woody Allen film in which he is transplanted 200 years in to the future. Lots of slapstick in the vein of the Little Tramp.

This review of Sleeper (2012) was written by John P on 15 Oct 2007.

Sleeper has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Chris B (2,902) on 26 Aug 2013

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